slugging

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slugging

[′sləg·iŋ]

(metallurgy)

Adding a separate piece of material to a weld joint, resulting in a joint which does not meet specifications.

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The place slugging is beneficial is with lead alloy bullets, especially those made yourself.

Slugging it out: Part 2

First here's a brief explanation of just what "slugging a barrel" is, and why do it at all.

And in regards to jacketed bullet shooting, I say if you are shooting them in a firearm of reasonably modern manufacture then don't waste your brain cells on the topic of barrel slugging. It's a moot point.